The first round of the 2024 NFL draft was loaded with surprises.
A record-breaking wait on defense, some winners and losers, and an early Michael Penix Jr. appearance headlined the night.
There are still plenty of exciting talents at skill positions floating around. Who will be the next QB, RB, WR, and TE selected in the 2024 NFL Draft?
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2024 NFL Draft - Which QB Will Be Selected Next?
QB - Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
The most quarterbacks taken in the first round of the NFL draft since the iPhone came out happened last night. That leaves the QB cupboards pretty barren, but Spencer Rattler has the best case to be next. Once the number one overall quarterback in his class, now Rattler is likely a top-end backup who can keep a team on track if the starter goes down. He makes a ton of sense for the Raiders or Rams.
Spencer Rattler on his first drive vs. Georgia:
🐔8/8 comp
🐔62 yards
🐔Touchdownpic.twitter.com/2TkzOtB2kP— On3 (@On3sports) September 16, 2023
2024 NFL Draft - Which RB Will Be Selected Next?
RB - Trey Benson, Florida State
Jonathon Brooks is the favorite to be the first running back off the board, but Benson has all of the explosiveness without the recent knee injury (Benson did have a knee injury earlier in college). Benson's been a solid tester throughout the process, which could give him the edge unless a team fell in love with Brooks. There are a couple of teams that need a running back at the top of the second, and it will be interesting to see how far these two fall. The Chargers, Panthers, and Cowboys could all take a swing in the second round.
2024 NFL Draft - Which WR Will Be Selected Next?
WR - Adonai Mitchell, Texas
The Panthers shocked the NFL landscape by moving up with the Buffalo Bills to select Xavier Legette. It was a head-scratching move with Mitchell, Ladd McConkey, Troy Franklin, and more studs left on the board. Mitchell seems like Buffalo's type, with big strong hands to highpoint the ball and the separation ability to be a problem for defenders.
The concerns about his motor are real, but Buffalo could get a good one if his heart is in the game.
2024 NFL Draft - Which TE Will Be Selected Next?
TE - Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
Talk about a riser through the process. Sinnott has likely leapfrogged Ja'Tavion Sanders for TE2 in the class. Sinnott is a chess piece who can carry the ball, block all over the field, and run after the catch. The Chargers seem like an easy fit.
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